altered state
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describes a mental state significantly different from a normal waking state, e.g., through meditation or drugs
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- Meditation can induce an altered state of consciousness, leading to deep relaxation.
- The substance is known to produce a temporary altered state characterized by vivid hallucinations.
- Under hypnosis, the patient entered an altered state where he could recall forgotten memories.
- Many artists claim they create their best work in an altered state of creative flow.
- The shaman used rhythmic drumming to guide the participants into an altered state.
- Psychologists are studying how different stimuli can trigger an altered state in the human brain.
- After two days without sleep, he began experiencing an altered state of reality.
- Is it possible to achieve an altered state without the use of external substances?
- Experiencing such an extreme altered state can be disorienting and sometimes dangerous.
- She described the trance as a profound altered state that changed her perspective on life.